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Mark Howe Murphy (March 14, 1932 – October 22, 2015) was an American jazz singer based at various times in New York City, Los Angeles, London, and San Francisco. He recorded 51 albums under his own name during his lifetime and was principally known for his innovative vocal improvisations.
Oct 26, 2015 · Mark Murphy, an iconoclastic jazz vocalist who drew inspiration from such varied sources as the sound of his hometown factory whistle and the words of the Beat novelist Jack Kerouac, died on...
Sep 27, 2016 · Released in October 2016 this 17 track Anthology brings together a clutch of Jazz legend mark Murphy's best works. Heralded by many as possibly the greatest Jazz vocalist ever Murphy's output...
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Oct 24, 2015 · Mark Murphy, a daringly original jazz singer whose unchained improvisational style made him a cult favorite and a powerful influence on a generation of younger performers, died Oct. 22 at a ...
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Mar 27, 2019 · Peter Jones’s biography of American jazz singer Mark Murphy was published in March 2018. Here he reflects on the process of writing the book, and the deep influence that Murphy has had on jazz singers across the world.
American jazz singer Mark Murphy has passed away at the age of 83. While he could make a convincing traditional crooner when he wants to, Murphy spent his entire career distancing from mainstream music as an innovator and fearless risk-taker.
Mark Howe Murphy (March 14, 1932 – October 22, 2015) was an American jazz singer based at various times in New York City, Los Angeles, London, and San Francisco. He recorded 51 albums under his own name during his lifetime and was principally known for his innovative vocal improvisations.
